Brabus unveils Rocket 1000, a 985-hp hybrid Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance: 0-100 km/h in 2.9 s, 316 km/h, carbon aero, upgraded chassis, €500k+.
2025-11-01T22:54:15+03:00
2025-11-01T22:54:15+03:00
2025-11-01T22:54:15+03:00
Brabus has unveiled its take on the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance, badged Rocket 1000. The car pairs a 4.0‑liter twin‑turbo V8 with an electric motor for a combined 985 hp and 1,820 Nm. It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, with top speed electronically capped at 316 km/h — figures that plant it firmly in the realm of the truly serious.The engineers fitted a carbon aerodynamic kit, reworked the chassis and braking system, and added new wheels wrapped in high‑grip tires. A blue body with yellow accents meets an interior trimmed in black leather with carbon‑fiber inlays. The spec points to purpose over show, while the color palette keeps it unapologetically bold.Pricing for the Brabus Rocket 1000 exceeds half a million euros, placing it among the most expensive sports cars of 2026. Company representatives note that this version aims to blend extreme performance with the level of luxury expected from Mercedes‑AMG flagships — a balance that comes across as engineered into the car rather than added on.
Brabus unveils Rocket 1000, a 985-hp hybrid Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance: 0-100 km/h in 2.9 s, 316 km/h, carbon aero, upgraded chassis, €500k+.
Michael Powers, Editor
Brabus has unveiled its take on the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance, badged Rocket 1000. The car pairs a 4.0‑liter twin‑turbo V8 with an electric motor for a combined 985 hp and 1,820 Nm. It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, with top speed electronically capped at 316 km/h — figures that plant it firmly in the realm of the truly serious.
The engineers fitted a carbon aerodynamic kit, reworked the chassis and braking system, and added new wheels wrapped in high‑grip tires. A blue body with yellow accents meets an interior trimmed in black leather with carbon‑fiber inlays. The spec points to purpose over show, while the color palette keeps it unapologetically bold.
Pricing for the Brabus Rocket 1000 exceeds half a million euros, placing it among the most expensive sports cars of 2026. Company representatives note that this version aims to blend extreme performance with the level of luxury expected from Mercedes‑AMG flagships — a balance that comes across as engineered into the car rather than added on.
